Marine research and whale shark conservation
Summary
During a two week visit to the marine research centre in Tofo, Mozambique, I joined Katie Reeve-Arnold and her team in collecting and processing data on local marine megafauna. The res...
Category: Marine Conservation
Coral Reef and Marine Park Conservation
"I spent 3 months in the Caribbean as an intern. The application was surprisingly easy thanks to the lots of help by the Global Nomadic, especially Jeremy, and the
marine park manager of...
Help save the water in Tofo!
"I participated in the Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation Project in Mozambique for 2 weeks and time flew by as we were kept busy throughout. Every day was filled with a variety of ac...
Preservation of the common dolphin, at the center of bio diversity and cultural heritage in the Aegean.
My background
"I am from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ever since I was young, I loved marine life. In the summer one could find me in the Kennemerduinen (dunes), or in the coastal place Zandvoort...
Never Say Naver
"I never thought a simple google search would lead me to one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I’ve wanted to study marine biology for as long as I can remember and I figu...
Undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life!
“My time with LTO was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. An Incredible place to learn to dive and really see some of the beauty of the ocean; a fantastic opportunity ...
Two of the best decisions of my life!
"Having been a volunteer for here twice, I think it is safe to say it has been two of the best decisions of my life. If you are a marine biologist or anything similar, volunteering with...
I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity!
"I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to volunteer with LTO; Guinjata bay is a truly special place. The practical experience I gained, alongside the unforgettable experiences ...
Swimming with giants
Howdy!
While browsing around I stumbled upon an advertisement to come do and Volunteer/Internship program with Whale Sharks and other Megafauna down in Mozambique. This sounded like an amazing...
Diving in Koh Phangan
“CORE sea has been an incredibly inspiring and formative experience for me. From the moment I arrived, I was “welcomed into a family of people who care deeply about the work they do, and each...
Transformational Experience!
“My internship has been transformational. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect when I got off the pier in Thong Sala, but after a day I recognized the unique opportunity provided he...
Dolphin Project Alonissos 2016
"For the summer of 2016, I decided I wanted to do participate in a volunteering program somewhere in Europe. Since I was twelve and became a scuba diver, Greece had become one of my top...
Day by day account of my time on the Marine Fisheries Management Area
June 16th 2016
Today, the islands around Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem became the first Marine Fisheries Management Area (MFMA) in Cambodia. This is a big step in large-scale marine protection...
Onboard with the Marine Biology Course in Italy
"I have for many years now harboured a desire to go whale and/ or dolphin watching. So earlier this year, April-May 2015, when I got an email from Global Nomadic offering me this opport...
Protecting Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
"As a soon-to-be veterinarian I have the ambition to specialise in reptilian wildlife. So when I had to conduct a three-month research project for my masters degree, the choice was easi...
Sea Turtle Research Assistant in Costa Rica
"During the summer of 2014, I decided I wanted to do an international placement for my university co-op placement in the fall. Around five years ago I had visited Costa Rica, fell in lo...
